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Question # 1

In the following sections, we will describe some of the measures health plans use to evaluate the quality of the services and healthcare they offer their members.

Which of the following is the best description of what a 'Process measure' evaluates?

Options:

A.  

The nature, quantity, and quality of the resources that a health plan has available for member service and patient care.

B.  

The methods and procedures a health plan and its providers use to furnish service and care.

C.  

The extent to which services succeed in improving or maintaining satisfaction and patient health.

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 2

As part of its quality management program, the Lyric Health Plan regularly compares its practices and services with those of its most successful competitor. When Lyric concludes that its competitor's practices or services are better than its own, Lyric im

Options:

A.  

Benchmarking.

B.  

Standard of care.

C.  

An adverse event.

D.  

Case-mix adjustment.

Discussion 0
Question # 3

Consumer-directed health plans are not a new concept. They actually got their start in the late 1970s with the advent of:

Options:

A.  

Health savings accounts (HSAs)

B.  

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)

C.  

Medical savings accounts (MSAs)

D.  

Flexible spending arrangements (FSAs)

Discussion 0
Question # 4

A particular health plan offers a higher level of benefits for services provided in-network than for out-of-network services. This health plan requires preauthorization for certain medical services.

With regard to the steps that the health plan's claims e

Options:

A.  

should assume that all services requiring preauthorization have been preauthorized

B.  

should investigate any conflicts between diagnostic codes and treatment codes before approving the claim to ensure that the appropriate payment is made for the claim

C.  

need not verify that the provider is part of the health plan's network before approving the claim at the in-network level of benefits

D.  

need not determine whether the member is covered by another health plan that allows for coordination of benefits

Discussion 0
Question # 5

A medical foundation is a not-for-profit entity that purchases and manages physician practices. In order to retain its not-for-profit status, a medical foundation must

Options:

A.  

Provide significant benefit to the community

B.  

Employ, rather than contract with, participating physicians

C.  

Achieve economies of scale through facility consolidation and practice management

D.  

Refrain from the corporate practice of medicine

Discussion 0
Question # 6

A physician-hospital organization (PHO) may be classified as an open PHO or a closed PHO. With respect to a closed PHO, it is correct to say that

Options:

A.  

the specialists in the PHO are typically compensated on a capitation basis

B.  

the specialists in the PHO are typically compensated on a capitation basis

C.  

it typically limits the number of specialists by type of specialty

D.  

it is available to a hospital's entire eligible medical staff

E.  

physician membership in the PHO is limited to PCPs

Discussion 0
Question # 7

Allgood Medical, Inc., a health plan, has contracted with Mercy Memorial Hospital to provide inpatient medical services to Allgood's plan members. The terms of the contract specify that Allgood will reimburse Mercy Memorial on the basis of a negotiated ch

Options:

A.  

per diem agreement

B.  

fee-for-service agreement

C.  

withhold agreement

D.  

diagnostic related group (DRG) agreement

Discussion 0
Question # 8

If a state commissioner of insurance places an HMO under administrative supervision, then the purpose of this action most likely is to:

Options:

A.  

Transfer all of the HMO's business to other carriers.

B.  

Allow the state commissioner, acting for a state court, to take control of and administer the HMO's assets and liabilities.

C.  

Sell the HMO's assets in order to satisfy the HMO's obligations.

D.  

Place the HMO's operations under the direction and control of the state commissioner or a person appointed by the commissioner.

Discussion 0
Question # 9

Appropriateness of treatment provided is determined by developing criteria that if unmet will prompt further investigation of a claim which are also called:

Options:

A.  

Codes

B.  

Lists

C.  

Edits

D.  

Checks

Discussion 0
Question # 10

Al Marak, a member of the Frazier Health Plan, has asked for a typical Level One appeal of a decision that Frazier made regarding Mr. Marak's coverage. One true statement about this Level One appeal is that

Options:

A.  

Mr. Marak has the right to appeal to the next level if the Level One appeal upholds the original decision

B.  

It requires Frazier and Mr. Marak to submit to arbitration in order to resolve the dispute

C.  

It is considered to be an informal appeal

D.  

It will be handled by an independent review organization (IRO)

Discussion 0
Question # 11

From the answer choices below, select the response that correctly identifies the rating method that Mr. Sybex used and the premium rate PMPM that Mr. Sybex calculated for the Koster group.

Options:

A.  

Rating Method book rating Premium Rate PMPM $132

B.  

Rating Method book rating Premium Rate PMPM $138

C.  

Rating Method blended rating Premium Rate PMPM $132

D.  

Rating Method blended rating Premium Rate PMPM $138

Discussion 0
Question # 12

Health plans require utilization review for all services administered by its participating physicians.

Options:

A.  

True

B.  

False

Discussion 0
Question # 13

Arthur Moyer is covered under his employer's group health plan, which must comply with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Mr. Moyer is terminating his employment. He has elected to continue his coverage under his employer's group

Options:

A.  

18 months, but his coverage under COBRA will cease if he obtains group health coverage through another employer.

B.  

18 months, even if he obtains group health coverage through another employer.

C.  

36 months, but his coverage under COBRA will cease if he obtains group health coverage through another employer.

D.  

36 months, even if he obtains group health coverage through another employer.

Discussion 0
Question # 14

Health plans can organize under a not-for-profit form or a for-profit form. One true statement regarding not-for-profit health plans is that these organizations typically

Options:

A.  

are exempt from review by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

B.  

are organized as stock companies for greater flexibility in raising capital

C.  

rely on income from operations for the large cash outlays needed to fund long-term projects and expansion

D.  

engage in lobbying or political activities in order to maintain their tax-exempt status

Discussion 0
Question # 15

In certain situations, a health plan can use the results of utilization review to intervene, if necessary, to alter the course of a plan member's medical care. Such intervention can be based on the results of

Options:

A.  

Prospective review

B.  

Concurrent review

C.  

D.  

A, B, and C

E.  

A and B only

F.  

A and C only

G.  

B only

Discussion 0
Question # 16

In order to measure the expenses of institutional utilization, Holt Healthcare Group uses the standard formula to calculate hospital bed days per 1,000 plan members per year. On October 23, Holt used the following information to calculate the bed days per

Options:

A.  

278

B.  

397

C.  

403

D.  

920

Discussion 0
Question # 17

By offering a comprehensive set of healthcare benefits to its members, an HMO ensures that its members obtain quality, cost-effective, and appropriate medical care. Ways that an HMO provides comprehensive care include

Options:

A.  

coordinating care across a variety of benefits

B.  

emphasizing preventive care by covering many preventive services either in full or with a small copayment

C.  

offering its members access to wellness programs

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 18

Greentree Medical, a health plan, is currently recruiting PCPs in preparation for its expansion into a new service area. Abigail Davis, a recruiter for Greentree, has been meeting with Melissa Cortelyou, M.

D.  

, in an effort to recruit her as a PCP in Green

Options:

A.  

Greentree is prevented by law from offering a contract to Dr. Cortelyou until the credentialing process is complete

B.  

any contract signed by Dr. Cortelyou should include a clause requiring the successful completion of the credentialing process within a defined time frame in order for the contract to be effective

C.  

Greentree must offer a standard contract to Dr. Cortelyou, without regard to the outcome of the credentialing process

D.  

Greentree will abandon the credentialing process now that Dr. Cortelyou has agreed to participate in Greentree's network

Discussion 0
Question # 19

Historically most HMOs have been

Options:

A.  

Closed-access HMO

B.  

Closed-panel HMO

C.  

Open-access HMO

D.  

Open-panel HMO

Discussion 0
Question # 20

Which of the following job descriptions best match the job of a telephone triage staff member?

Options:

A.  

Check patient vitals, write prescriptions, administer drugs.

B.  

Greet patients at the door, collect insurance information, schedule appointments, collect payments.

C.  

Determine urgency of the condition, notify emergency department, schedule appointments, authorize referrals, provide self-care information.

D.  

None of the above.

Discussion 0
Question # 21

The following statement(s) can correctly be made about the characteristics of reports that should be provided to managers for use in managing a healthcare delivery system:

Options:

A.  

Users typically need access to all the raw data used to generate reports

B.  

Info

C.  

Both A and B

D.  

A only

E.  

B only

F.  

Neither A nor B

Discussion 0
Question # 22

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) developed the Small Group Model Act to enable small groups to obtain accessible, yet affordable, group health benefits. The model law limits the rate spread, which is the difference between the hi

Options:

A.  

$60

B.  

$80

C.  

$120

D.  

$160

Discussion 0
Question # 23

An HMO’s quality assurance program must include

Options:

A.  

A statement of the HMO’s goals and objectives for evaluating and improving enrollees’ health status

B.  

Documentation of all quality assurance activities

C.  

System for periodically reporting program results to the HMO’s board of directors, its providers, and regulators

D.  

All the above

Discussion 0
Question # 24

The following statements are about the non-group market for managed care products in the United States. Select the answer choice containing the correct statement.

Options:

A.  

In order to promote a product to the individual market, MCOs typically rely on personal selling by captive agents rather than on promotional tools such as direct mail, telemarketing, and advertising.

B.  

Managed Medicare plans typically are allowed to reject a Medicare applicant on the basis of the results of medical underwriting of the applicant.

C.  

HCFA (now known as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) must approve all membership and enrollment materials used by MCOs to market managed care products to the Medicare population.

D.  

Managed care plans are not allowed to health screen individual market customers who are under age 65, even if the health screen could help prevent anti selection.

Discussion 0
Question # 25

Common characteristics of POS products are

Options:

A.  

Lack of Freedom of choice

B.  

Absence of Primary care physician

C.  

Cost-cutting efforts and the structure of coverage

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 26

The NAIC designed a small group model law to enable small groups to obtain accessible, yet affordable, group health benefits. Specifically, the model law limits the rate spread. According to this model law, if the lowest rate that an HMO charges a small g

Options:

A.  

$80

B.  

$120

C.  

$160

D.  

$240

Discussion 0
Question # 27

Which of the following population groups are eligible for Medicare coverage

Options:

A.  

Individuals aged 65 & above, regardless of income & medical history

B.  

Individuals suffering from end stage renal disease, regardless of age

C.  

Individuals aged 50 or above suffering from qualifying disabilities

D.  

Both A & B

Discussion 0
Question # 28

The following statements describe individuals who are applying for individual health insurance coverage:

Six months ago, Wilbur Lee lost his health insurance coverage due to a reduction in work hours and has exhausted his coverage under COBR

A.  

Mr. Lee has

Options:

A.  

both Mr. Lee and Mr. Beeker

B.  

Mr. Lee only

C.  

Mr. Beeker only

D.  

neither Mr. Lee nor Mr. Beeker

Discussion 0
Question # 29

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC's) Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act specifies standards for the investigation and handling of claims. The Act defines unfair claims practices and notes that such practices are improper if the

Options:

A.  

Both A and B

B.  

A only

C.  

B only

D.  

Neither A nor B

Discussion 0
Question # 30

Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

A.  

A declining economy can lead to lower healthcare costs as a result of an older population with greater healthcare needs.

B.  

A larger patient population increases pressure on the health plan to offer larger panels.

C.  

Provider networks are not affected by the federal and state laws that apply to health plans

D.  

Network management standards established by independent accrediting organizations have no influence on health plan network design.

Discussion 0
Question # 31

The existing committees at the Majestic Health Plan, a health plan that is subject to the requirements of HIPAA, include the Executive Committee and the Corporate Compliance Committee. The Executive Committee serves as a long-term advisory body on issues related to overall organizational policy. The Corporate Compliance Committee are convened to address specific management concerns. The following statement(s) can correctly be made about these committees:

Options:

A.  

Majestic's Executive Committee is an example of a Specific committee.

B.  

The Corporate Compliance Committee is an Example of an Adhoc company.

C.  

A & B

Discussion 0
Question # 32

Which of the following statements about Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is WRONG?

Options:

A.  

Employers need to maintain the coverage of group health insurance during this period

B.  

Employees can take upto 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 36 month period

C.  

Protects people faced with birth/adoption or seriously ill family members

D.  

Employers that have > 50 employees need to comply

Discussion 0
Question # 33

The Mirror Health Plan uses a form of computer/telephony integration (CTI) to manage telephone calls coming into its member services department. When a member calls the plan's central telephone number, a device answers the call with a recorded message and

Options:

A.  

a member outreach program

B.  

a complaint resolution procedure (CRP)

C.  

an automatic call distributor (ACD)

D.  

an interactive voice response (IVR) system

Discussion 0
Question # 34

Medigap policies were standardized into ten standard benefit pl ranging from A-J by the ____

Options:

A.  

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1990

B.  

Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982

C.  

Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003

D.  

Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997

Discussion 0
Question # 35

Which of the following statements is NOT a requirement for a service to be deemed a 'medically necessary service'?

Options:

A.  

Furnished in the least intensive type of medical care setting required by the member's condition.

B.  

Solely for the convenience of the member.

C.  

In accordance with the standards of good medical practice.

D.  

Consistent with the symptoms of the member's condition.

Discussion 0
Question # 36

Which of the following statements about EPO & HMO models is FALSE?

Options:

A.  

In-network visit is allowed only on PCP's referral in HMO model.

B.  

Out-of-network visit is not allowed in HMO model.

C.  

Out-of-network visit is not allowed in EPO model.

D.  

In-network visit is allowed only on PCP's referral in EPO model.

Discussion 0
Question # 37

Advantages of EDI over manual data management systems

Options:

A.  

Speed of data refer

B.  

Loss of data integrity

C.  

All of the above

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Question # 38

The health plan determines what it considers to be the acceptable fee for a service or procedure and the physician agrees to accept that amount as payment in full for the procedure

Options:

A.  

Usual, Customary, and Reasonable fee

B.  

Discounted FFS

C.  

Fee Maximum

D.  

Relative Value Scale

Discussion 0
Question # 39

Medicare Advantage product options include:

Options:

A.  

Coordinated care plans, medical savings accounts and national PPOs.

B.  

Private Fee for Service plans, health care prepayment plans and medical savings accounts

C.  

Coordinated care plans, regional PPOs and private fee for service plans

D.  

Cost contracts, coordinated care programs and medical savings accounts.

Discussion 0
Question # 40

The following statement can be correctly made about Medicare Advantage eligibility:

Options:

A.  

Individuals enrolled in a MA plan must enroll in a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan.

B.  

Individuals enrolled in a MA plan do not have to be eligible for Medicare Part A

C.  

Individuals enrolled in an MSA plan or a PFFS plan without Medicare drug coverage can enroll in Medicare Part

D.  

D.  

Individuals can enroll in MA plan in multiple regions.

Discussion 0
Question # 41

The contract between the Honolulu MCO and Beverley Hills Hospital contains a 90 day cure provision. The Beverley Hills Hospital breached one of the contract requirements on July 31, 2004. The hospital remedied the problem by October 31, 2004. Which of the

Options:

A.  

The contract would not be terminated as Beverley Hills hospital rectified the problem within 90 days.

B.  

The contract would be terminated as Beverley Hills hospital was required to notify Honolulu MCO about the problem at least 90 days in advance.

C.  

The contract would be terminated as Beverley Hills hospital was required to rectify the problem within 90 days.

D.  

The contract would not be terminated as Beverley Hills hospital may escape adherence to the cure provision.

Discussion 0
Question # 42

One non-group market segment to which health plans market health plan products is the senior market, which is comprised mostly of persons over age 65 who are eligible for Medicare benefits. One factor that affects a health plan's efforts to market to the

Options:

A.  

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must approve all marketing materials used by health plans to market health plan products to the Medicare population

B.  

managed Medicare plans typically require Medicare beneficiaries to purchase Medigap insurance to supplement gaps in coverage

C.  

managed Medicare plans can refuse to cover persons with certain health problems

D.  

the CMS prohibits health plans from using telemarketing to market health plan products to the Medicare population

Discussion 0
Question # 43

One typical characteristic of preferred provider organization (PPO) benefit plans is that PPOs:

Options:

A.  

Assume full financial risk for arranging medical services for their members.

B.  

Require plan members to obtain a referral before getting medical services from specialists.

C.  

Use a capitation arrangement, instead of a fee schedule, to reimburse physicians.

D.  

Offer some coverage, although at a higher cost, for plan members who choose to use the services of non-network providers.

Discussion 0
Question # 44

Janet Riva is covered by a traditional indemnity health insurance plan that specifies a $250 deductible and includes a 20% coinsurance provision. When Ms. Riva was hospitalized, she incurred $2,500 in medical expenses that were covered by her health plan.

Options:

A.  

$1,750

B.  

$1,800

C.  

$2,000

D.  

$2,250

Discussion 0
Question # 45

Individuals can use HSAs to pay for the following types of health coverage:.

Options:

A.  

Qualified disability insurance

B.  

COBRA continuation coverage.

C.  

Medigap coverage (for those over 65).

D.  

All of the above.

Discussion 0
Question # 46

In the paragraph below, two statements each contain a pair of terms enclosed in parentheses. Determine which term correctly completes each statement. Then select the answer choice containing the two terms that you have chosen. For providers, (operational /

Options:

A.  

operational / an acquisition

B.  

operational / a consolidation

C.  

structural / an acquisition

D.  

structural / a consolidation

Discussion 0
Question # 47

The Ark Health Plan, is currently recruiting providers in preparation for its expansion into a new service area. A recruiter for Ark has been meeting with Dr. Nan Shea, a pediatrician who practices in Ark's new service area, in order to convince her to be

Options:

A.  

Credentialing

B.  

Accreditation

C.  

A sentinel event

D.  

A screening program

Discussion 0
Question # 48

One true statement about community rating, a rating method commonly used by health plans, is that:

Options:

A.  

It requires a health plan to set premiums for financing medical care according to the health plan's expected cost of providing medical benefits to a sub-group within the community.

B.  

A health plan usually uses community rating to set premiums for large groups.

C.  

It tends to lead to greater fluctuations in premium rates than do other rating methods.

D.  

A health plan seldom uses community rating to set premiums for large groups.

Discussion 0
Question # 49

The following programs are part of the Alcove Health Plan's utilization management (UM) program:

  • Preventive care initiatives
  • A telephone triage program
  • A shared decision-making program
  • A self-care program

With regard to the UM programs, it is most

Options:

A.  

Preventive care initiatives include immunization programs but not health promotion programs.

B.  

Telephone triage program is staffed by physicians only.

C.  

Shared decision-making program is appropriate for virtually any medical condition.

D.  

Self-care program is intended to complement physicians' services, rather than to supersede or eliminate these services.

Discussion 0
Question # 50

One device that PBM plans use to manage both the cost and use of pharmaceuticals is a formulary. A formulary is defined as

Options:

A.  

a listing of drugs classified by therapeutic category or disease class that are considered preferred therapy for a given managed population and that are to be used by a health plan's providers in prescribing medications

B.  

a reduction in the price of a particular pharmaceutical obtained by the PBM from the pharmaceutical manufacturer

C.  

drugs ordered and delivered through the mail to the PBM's plan members at a reduced cost

D.  

an identification card issued by the PBM to its plan members

Discussion 0
Question # 51

One typical characteristic of an integrated delivery system (IDS) is that an IDS.

Options:

A.  

Is more highly integrated structurally than it is operationally.

B.  

Provides a full range of healthcare services, including physician services, hospital services, and ancillary services.

C.  

Cannot negotiate directly with health plans, plan sponsors, or other healthcare purchasers.

D.  

Performs a single business function, such as negotiating with health plans on behalf of all of the member providers.

Discussion 0
Question # 52

PBM plans operate under several types of contractual arrangements. Under one contractual arrangement, the PBM plan and the employer agree on a target cost per employee per month. If the actual cost per employee per month is greater than the target cost, t

Options:

A.  

fee-for-service arrangement

B.  

risk sharing contract

C.  

capitation contract

D.  

rebate contract

Discussion 0
Question # 53

Medicare Part C can be delivered by the following Medicare Advantage plans:

Options:

A.  

HCCP, HMO, PPO (local or regional), PFFS or MS

A.  

B.  

CCPs, PFFS or MS

A.  

C.  

HMO, HSA, PPO (local or regional), PFFS or MS

A.  

D.  

HMO, PPO (local or regional), POS, or MS

A.  

Discussion 0
Question # 54

One ethical principle in health plans is the principle of non-malfeasance, which holds that health plans and their providers:

Options:

A.  

Should allocate resources in a way that fairly distributes benefits and burdens among the members.

B.  

Have a duty to present information honestly and are obligated to honor commitments.

C.  

Are obligated not to harm their members.

D.  

Should treat each plan member in a manner that respects his or her goals and values.

Discussion 0
Question # 55

One component of information systems used by health plans incorporates membership data and information about provider reimbursement arrangements and analyzes transactions according to contract rules. This information system component is known as

Options:

A.  

A contract management system

B.  

A credentialing system

C.  

A legacy system

D.  

An interoperable communication system

Discussion 0
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